It is Ireland's sacred duty to send over, every few years, a playwright to save the English theater from inarticulate glumness.
Kenneth TynanRead
Art is a private thing, the artist makes it for himself; a comprehensible work is the product of a journalist. We need works that are strong, straight, precise, and forever beyond understanding.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art is created for personal expression, while comprehensible work serves informative purposes.
Kenneth Tynan emphasizes the intrinsic nature of art as a personal endeavor meant for the artist's own satisfaction rather than for public consumption. He suggests that true artistry transcends simple understanding, advocating for works that evoke deeper emotions and thoughts, rather than merely conveying information clearly and accessibly.
Themes
ArtExpressionUnderstandingCreativityIndividuality
In practice
Example use cases
During an art exhibition, I quoted Tynan to emphasize the personal journey of the artists.
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